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O-Town Volleyball hosts annual 4th of July tourney
OTHELLO — The Othello Fourth of July volleyball tournament was held once again at Lions Park. The tourney, organiz…
Harden in Houston for COVID tests after missing camp's start
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden is back in Houston after missing the start of Rockets training camp and was going through the NBA’s COVID-19 testing protocols on Tuesday.
Josh Allen has Bills offense humming in third season
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The way Josh Allen and Buffalo’s offense is humming, the Bills appear better equipped to overcome the deficiencies in their two most recent one-and-done playoff exits.
Dick Kaegel wins Spink Award for baseball writing
NEW YORK (AP) — Dick Kaegel, who covered the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals and edited The Sporting News during a career of more than 53 years, has won the Hall of Fame’s J.G. Taylor Spink Award for mer…
Jose Cruz Jr. joins Detroit Tigers' coaching staff
DETROIT (AP) — Former outfielder José Cruz Jr. is joining the Detroit Tigers' coaching staff.
USC's Mobley and Stanford's Williams square off this weekend
A look at things to watch this week in Pac-12 Conference basketball:
Brockington leads Penn St to 75-55 rout at No. 15 Va Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — How impressive was Penn State’s performance Tuesday night? The Nittany Lions’ leading scorer for the season did not manage a point – and they still rolled by 20.
No. 12 Tennessee gets past Colorado in long-delayed opener
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After five pandemic-related postponements, No. 12 Tennessee made the most of its opener Tuesday night, struggling to a 56-47 victory over Colorado.
Mount St Mary's beats St Francis (Pa) 75-57
EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) — Mezie Offurum posted 19 points and eight rebounds, and Damian Chong Qui had 17 points and eight assists as Mount St. Mary's defeated St. Francis (Pa.) 75-57 on Tuesday night.
Vikings waive cornerback Holton Hill
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings waived third-year cornerback Holton Hill on Tuesday, during another season of extended absences for a once-promising prospect.
Getting his kicks: Iowa's Duncan winding down storied career
Keith Duncan was Iowa's starting kicker as a freshman, didn't kick in a game the next two years and then became a consensus All-American with a record-setting season in 2019.
Jackson, Ravens run past Cowboys 34-17 to end 3-game slide
BALTIMORE (AP) — Back in action after a 15-day layoff, Lamar Jackson directed a relentless rushing attack that the Baltimore Ravens hope will be the first big step in a run to the playoffs.
Maxwell scores 34 to help Utah women beat No. 15 Oregon St.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Brynna Maxwell scored 28 of her career-high 34 points in the second half and Utah bounced back from a 42-point loss in its season opener to beat No. 15 Oregon State 85-79 on Tuesday night.
Henderson lifts Campbell over Jacksonville 80-78
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Cedric Henderson Jr. had a career-high 26 points as Campbell narrowly beat Jacksonville 80-78 on Tuesday night.
Baxter leads Morgan State over Iona 83-72
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Troy Baxter scored 25 points and Lagio Grantsaan added 22 points as Morgan State topped Iona 83-72 on Tuesday.
Outfielder Brian O’Grady agrees to deal with Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Brian O’Grady and the San Diego Padres agreed Tuesday to a contract that pays $650,000 in the majors and $300,000 in the minors.